Redemption (The Extinct Race Series Book 4) (15 page)

Chapter 28

Onyx 10 Years Later

“Gabe seriously you need to have a talk with that girl. Irelynn is just like you and trust me I have heard the stories from Mary. If I have to get a damn chastity belt I will. That also reminds me I need to have Jacob trail her from now on.” Justine states as she walks back into her suite and looks over at Gabe who is sitting on the couch holding little Thea.

“Yes I will as soon as little one here is asleep. You know how she likes to be rocked.” Gabe replies not looking at Justine. Instead he is peering into the blue flecked eyes of his newest daughter Thea.

Justine plops down next to Gabe on the fluffy couch and Liam jumps into her lap with a book in his hands. Justine and Gabe have had four children in the last ten years. She found out she was pregnant shortly after the fight that won their freedom. She had given birth to a Pearl female who turned out to be Briec’s soul mate. Irelynn was almost ten years old and she was a little troublemaker like her father used to be.

Thea was their youngest and just four months old. It had been quite funny to figure out who her mate was. Justine had given birth on a Monday. She hadn’t really had any visitors as many couples had and were having children. The Main house and the homes were now full of them. At dinner that following Sunday when everyone came to the main house to eat Brandon, who was Colby and Makayla’s four year old Water son, walked right up to Justine took one look at Thea and said “Mine”. The whole room erupted in laughter because little Brandon was a matter of fact kind of kid. He had no filter and just said what was on his mind.

Liam who sat in her lap now was two years old and was her sweet boy. He was a Fire however his was a warm fire you wanted to soak into and he did not have the temper of a normal Fire Dragon. He was all calm and loving. Even though he was two, when his soul mate was born and brought to Sunday dinner he had run over to her and kissed her on the forehead very gently. Ian was her seven year old Onyx.

Everyone knew from Marsali’s journal that they would give birth to all the races and not just their own. But Justine was overjoyed when Ian opened his eyes for the first time and she saw the black flecks in his eyes. She hadn’t expected to be so happy about it but she was. Morgan and Quinn’s daughter Olivia was his soul mate. Ian dotes on little Olivia so much so that sometimes Ian won’t even let her own brother near her.

“Well looks like Liam needs his story and Thea is asleep so time for your talk with your daughter.” Justine states as she carries Liam to his room to tuck him in.

Down in the valley from the mountain Michael and Rosa are sitting on their couches with their two kids. They were enjoying a family movie night. They had decided to try for more once Justine and Gabriel had Irelynn and everyone else seemed to get pregnant within the year of Aldrich’s death. Not to mention the babies just kept coming. Rosa had given birth to Lucas seven years ago and then had a girl five years ago.

Lucas was an Onyx and his soul mate was born to Donny and Alex two years later. Her name was Allison. Lucas was a lot like Gabriel was when he was younger and Rosa tried to keep his head in books and learning. However if Lucas was with his niece Irelynn they got in a whole lot of trouble together. They loved to pull pranks and booby trap the main house as well as her home.

Alisa was her five year old Fury and the troublemaker stuff didn’t stop with Lucas. Alisa was a good girl but boy did she have a temper and if Lucas made her mad Rosa or Michael would have to physically hold her back from pummeling the boy. Needless to say Rosa had set up private lessons with Etana after the first few outbursts to try and teach Alisa a bit of control. Michael and Rosa both agreed to wait to have more children until after these two were through the teenage years.

Rosa and Michael both ran the school and had many of the half-blood mothers and fathers now certified to be teachers of all grades. It worked out well when some of the half-bloods had wanted to go to universities and colleges. They also worked a lot with Mr. Steinman who frequently traveled between California and Ireland. His children were now in college which left him with a lot of time alone. His son was studying law as was his daughter and both wanted to return here to the mountain. Rosa and Michael both had become very fond of the children when they had come for those few months.

Next door Brad and Monica were also having a family movie night with their two children. Ben was away at college but came home every chance he got to visit Abby who was in her junior year of high school. Ben was not to far however he was only across the ocean at Oxford. He had taken his time finishing school because he had not wanted to leave Abby or his dogs. Ben now had his own breeding business which Abby took care of while he was away.

Brad and Monica were honestly surprised when they found out they were pregnant almost six years ago. She had given birth to a little girl named Claire who is now five years old. When Monica was pregnant with her Donny and Alex’s little boy Shane had kept sneaking out of the house to find Monica. Turned out she was carrying his soul mate and gave birth to a Fire girl. Claire was a sweet girl and reminded both her parents of how Ben was when he was younger.

Two years after giving birth to Claire Monica had found out she was pregnant again. She was even more surprised that when she gave birth the baby was a Pearl little girl. They named her Rainey and they were even more surprised when the three youngest Pearl males all came over to look at her. Barkley had been the one to reach forward and brush her check with his fingers. He was only three years old at the time and there were many pregnant however she was the only Pearl female that was born at the time.

Rainey was only three years old but she had a personality of a princess already. She loved frilly dresses and anything pink. Play dates with all the other little girls was a must and happened frequently. Monica never thought after she lost Justine that she would have another little girl let alone anymore kids. She was overjoyed to have more children and couldn’t wait until fate allowed her to have more.

When Brad and Monica were not busy with the girls they ran a security firm in the local town. They had the best screening in town thanks to Jaco and Shiloh. They hired humans to do the actual security however they always went out at night to make sure that the locations they supplied security for were really secure and safe for their employees. They very much enjoyed their job especially when Justine and Gabe joined them in the business as partners. Gabe did all the training and Justine worked the office.

On the other side of Rosa and Michael is where Piper and Aidan lived with their four children. Abby had her own room in the back of the house and was busy doing her homework and on Skype with Ben. She was sixteen now and couldn’t wait to be with Ben. As much as she wanted to give in to her teenage hormones Ben kept her in check and reminded her how much better it would be if they waited. She also understood that now more than ever since her mom had given birth three more times and her little brothers were always in her things.

Piper had two boys and another girl. Sawyer was a Water Dragon who was eight. Preston is an Onyx and he is six years old. Delilah is four and she is also a Water Dragon. Abby loved her little sister and loved giving her sisters soul mate a hard time. She was very protective of Delilah and made sure that Orin kept in line when he was around her.

Abby loved her gift even more now. As all the babies were being born she could see the threads that lead to their soul mates. She never said anything to anyone because she loved to see how the little toddlers were on those Sunday nights as they saw their mate for the first time. She knew now why Zoe liked surprises so much. She especially loved the night Justine had brought Thea down for the first time. Thea and Brandon’s thread was very bright and strong. Abby had held her breath as she watched Brandon march over to Thea and claim her.

“Hey doll face, what are you smiling about?” Ben asked as he gazed through the screen of his computer.

“Oh I was just remembering when Brandon claimed Thea. I wish you could have seen it. It really was priceless.” Abby laughs

“Hey how is Dodge doing? Did you remember to give him his meds tonight?” Ben is a huge worry wart about his dogs.

“Yes bossy I did. He isn’t doing well though. His age is catching up and well I didn’t want to tell you but I had Quinn come see him.” Abby finally said what she had been trying to avoid all night.

“He is sicker than we thought huh? I knew it…I …well I didn’t want to acknowledge it.” Ben admitted as he hung his head not wanting to see Abby’s now tear filled eyes.

“He is babe. Quinn says he only has a few months maybe less. But honestly babe I think he is waiting for you to come home and say goodbye. And I am not just saying that because it’s been four months since I have seen you. I talk about you to him and his color changes and he picks his tail up. So ya I think you need to come let him go.” Abby admitted with a small smile as tears ran down her eyes. She knew how much his dogs meant to him.

“Can you ask Kevin if he will come get me on Friday after school? I can only stay the weekend, but I so need Sunday dinner too. No one cooks like Mary. You know you may have to go take some lessons from that woman.” Ben teased trying to get his mind off his dog and on the food he missed so much.

“Already on that babe you know I am thinking of changing my mind and going culinary instead of veterinary science. I know you want to work with animals together but I have been helping out on Sundays and well I love it. You wouldn’t be mad if I did that would you?” Abby asked another subject she had been trying to avoid for a few months now. They had the animal thing planned out him training and her in the back as a vet. And she honestly loved animals but she fell in love with cooking.

“Babe I will be happy with anything you choose. I want you to be happy so if cooking makes you happy then cook away. We have lots of time for you to choose several careers if you want. Please do not do veterinary if your heart is not in it and don’t worry about what you think I want from you. I just want you. So if cooking is what you want then please follow your heart.” Ben pleaded

“This is why I love you so very much.” Abby gushed

Chapter 29

Blood 10 Years Later

“Hey little girl you ready for school?” Vivi asked her six year old daughter Elena.

“I am mommy after school can I go play with Forrest? Miss Shiloh said it was okay yesterday. She saids she would make snacks.” Elena pleaded with huge green flecked puppy dog eyes.

“I will have to call her first, so I want you to come home first ok? That way you can change out of your school clothes.” Vivi said as she handed the bagged lunch to her daughter and then to her other two sons.

“Okay Mommy. See you after school.” Elena stated and she got in the elevator with her brothers.

“Love you guys! Have a good day.” Vivi said as the door was closing and she heard the reply she got every day. “Love you mom!” they shouted back.

Vivi had had a very hard time for a few years after she had killed her father. Working with Sarah and having her do the pictures. Vivi was also thankful that Abby had interfered that night. She would have killed all of her siblings. Christian had taken her back to their suite that night and Maggie was standing in the living room waiting for her. She had crumpled to the ground in the little girls arms and Maggie just held on to her. All the other kids had come out and ended up all sleeping on the floor right there with Vivi that night.

Vivi found out she was pregnant on the one year anniversary of that night. She took it as a sign to open her eyes and see life for what it was. Nine months later she had a son. She named him Mason and he was now eight years old. It was also shocking to her and more of a sign when he opened his eyes and she realized she had a Pearl. Then when Zoe’s daughter Aisley was born around the same time Vivi had Elena she was doubly surprised. Her son’s soul mate was the Queen’s daughter. Vivi had burst into tears the night Zoe brought Aisley down and Mason ran to her. Zoe hadn’t even made it to the last step when Mason stopped her and demanded to see the baby in her arms.

As soon as Mason put his lips on little Aisley Vivi lost it. She had burst into happy but scared tears. She had given birth to a King, oh what her father wouldn’t have done to get his hands on her son and his mate. Zach had been the one that night that grabbed her and shook her yelling at her to stop that line of thought. She did and Vivi couldn’t be happier now. Mason was a good little man with respect and love in his heart. Elena was the sweetest little Earth Dragon.

Vivi and Christian also had two Blood Dragon boys. Elias was five now and Gage was three. They had all claimed their soul mates already and life was good. Vivi had taken online courses to become a registered nurse and Christian went to school and got his doctorate in family medicine not too long ago. They now had a clinic in town and during the day they helped humans.

Alexi and Gosha also had more children which made Christian very happy. He now had two sisters and a little brother. Nadia was the first born. She is five now and is also a Blood Dragon. Anya is three and when she was born Vivi laughed because she was also a Pearl. Then Luka came along two years ago and he is the best toddler around. He is a Water Dragon and he is the mellowest little boy Vivi has ever seen.

Nadia was a free spirit of a child. When it was obvious that Leo was her soul mate she did her own thing. To this day he follows her around the yard and she just picks flowers. Sebastian and Camilla just laugh at their son because he tried everything he can to get Nadia’s attention. Anya and her soul mate Robert are still so young but it is apparent she adores the five year old. When he started school this year Anya looked a little lost for a while but Alexi kept her busy.

Alexi and Gosha were also registered nurses now too and they helped out in the clinic in town too. Although Alexi was taking time off until the kids were all in school. Instead she took Anya and Luka with her on home visits that she shared with Sarah. Today she was going to check on Sarah however as Sarah gave birth a eight months ago and had her hands full with her five children.

Leon also got his doctorate in family medicine with Christian and he was the other doctor at the clinic. So this morning Alexi sent Nadia to school and headed over to Sarah’s house to make sure her oldest kids headed to school as well. Leon and Gosha always left early to the clinic. Christian always waited until his children left for school and he rode in with Vivi. Anya and Luka followed behind their mother like little ducks as Alexi made her way to Sarah’s.

Opening the front door Alexi walked inside Sarah’s home. “Knock Knock!” Alexi hollered out.

“Oh thank god, we are in here. I need help please.” Sarah answered with a holler of her own.

Alexi made her way down the hall to the kitchen which was a disaster. “Umm did a tornado come through here?” Alexi asked

“No no, here Orin here is yours and Maddox here is yours.” Sarah announced as she handed the three oldest their lunches.

“Thanks mom, hey Miss Alexi, good to see you.” Keely said as she walked by Alexi and out the front door with her two brothers’ right behind her.

“Have a good day kiddos love you lots!” Sarah hollered

Once they were out the door Alexi looked at Sarah. She was tired and had bags under her eyes. Sloan who was her eight month old Onyx son had taken a toll on her. He was a fussy little one. Sarah also had Etaine who was two years old and her only Blood Dragon child. Keely was a Fury and four years old, Orin was a Water Dragon who was six and then there was Maddox their other Onyx son who was five. Sarah definitely had her hands full with the many different personalities of her children.

“Ok you go sit and feed little Sloan. Send Etaine and Keely in here and I will make the kids breakfast. You as well, pancakes and sausage sound good?” Alexi asked as she started to clean up the counters.

“You are a life saver. I love Leon to death but his leaving so early is starting to drive me mad. Sloan tends to wake right as I am trying to get lunches made and kids ready. I need him to help sometimes you know? Sarah let out a frustrated breath.

“I do and that is why I come over every morning. Now Anya and Luka go sit at the table and color, Keely you too. I will go get Etaine. You think she is in her normal spot?” Alexi asked looking over to Sarah who was sitting in the rocking chair nursing Sloan and falling asleep herself. Alexi didn’t say anything else and walked to the living room looking behind the couch. Sure enough Etaine was sitting there looking out the window right at her soul mate Justin, who was walking to school with his brother and sister. Alexi waited until Justin walked out of sight. “Are you hungry little one?”

Etaine jumped at Alexi’s voice but nodded her little head up and down. Alexi picked her up from out behind the couch and carried her to the kitchen setting her down at the table. Alexi placed a coloring book in front of her with some crayons and then went to prepare breakfast.

Twenty minutes later breakfast was done and as Alexi was serving the toddlers at the table Sarah woke up.

“Oh thank you so much for letting me get twenty more minutes. I swear it’s like a power nap until actual nap time. Breakfast smells divine too.” Sarah gushed as she placed Sloan in the bassinet that sat next to the rocking chair. She then walked to the counter and made herself a plate. When they were all done Alexi stayed and helped Sarah clean the kitchen and prep dinner.

When all was clean Sarah placed Sloan in a sling carrier and they left the house to make their rounds. Alexi and Sarah went to each and every home and then to the training area before nap time. With the aid of the golf cart Kaiden had bought the house calls went very quickly.

Bronwyn and Levi had moved to the states and lived in Mary’s old home. They came home every summer but they wanted to raise their girls in the human world. Levi had chosen to postpone being turned for a couple years. He wanted to make sure it was the right thing for him.